Chapter 40: Bundling of Interests
Everyone listened to Du Fu's words and was also discussing, Liu Hao raised his hand to let them be quiet: "Think about it, if the name of the Luoyang Chamber of Commerce is launched, if you go to other places to open a store in the future, what will happen to the locals?" If we do business and unify prices, and no longer compete maliciously, how much more profit will we make? And most importantly, as a businessman, what would they do if they had the opportunity to benefit one party? β
At this time, Chen Shimei, who had been silent, stood up: "If the Chamber of Commerce can really gain a good reputation, then under word of mouth, I am afraid that it will be more popular when it goes to other places; In order to compete, businesses are afraid of losing two or three out of ten of the profits caused by mutual price reduction, and if the price is unified, the profit will at least increase by two percent. In the end, if it can benefit one party, other families don't know, but my Chen family will definitely do their best, and how can I miss such a beautiful thing that has been famous for the ages. β
Chen Shimei's words were unanimously agreed by several birdmen who were also in business. Then everyone seriously discussed the specific rules and regulations, Liu Hao only knew a rough idea of the Chamber of Commerce, so after mentioning it a little, it was up to them to refine it.
Everyone discussed it almost and went home or found a familiar business person to inform Luoyang about the establishment of a chamber of commerce.
The status of merchants in the Tang Dynasty was low, and even when they wore clothes, they could only wear linen clothes. Silk and satin can also be worn, but it can only be done at home, and it can't be seen and reported. If a businessman wears silk on the street, he is afraid that he will be imprisoned in less than an hour, so once there is an opportunity to promote the status of a businessman, no one can be calm.
After lunch, when Liu Hao was bragging and farting with Lu Yue, the parents of the Cen family, the Chen family, and Liu Hao's sons and daughters came to Liu Hao's house to visit in a carriage. Those who came could be called Liu Hao's elders, and he didn't dare to hold it up, so he dragged Xiaoyaozi, who didn't know what the situation was, to the door to greet him.
These merchants' families have donated money to Laojun Temple more than once, so when they saw the Xiaoyaozi beside Liu Hao, they did not put the elders on the shelf, everyone was happy and harmonious, and they came to the front hall to sit down after greeting for a while, and then discussed the various rules for the establishment of the Chamber of Commerce together. A group of people are old fritters in the business world, and they quickly improved the deficiencies in Liu Hao's proposal.
Xiaoyaozi originally thought it was a party, but he didn't expect this group of people to plan such a big event, when it came to the Chamber of Commerce to do good, Xiaoyaozi immediately clapped the decision and said: "There is such a righteous deed, poor road guarantee, every time the Chamber of Commerce does a good deed, Laojun Temple will set up a monument for you to put in the Laojun Temple, in order to let your good deeds leave a name for eternity." β
His words completely detonated the enthusiasm of this group of businessmen, and several of them were clamoring to build roads or something now.
The low status of merchants in ancient times can be seen, just a Taoist temple can leave a name makes them crazy, if you give an official status or give a title? Perhaps those families who monopolize various industries, even including officialdom, will be overwhelmed by such a group of businessmen.
Three days later, the hall on the first floor of heaven and earth was full of business representatives who wanted to join the Chamber of Commerce. However, several big families did not send people over, which just made Liu Hao feel at ease, if a few really came over to control the power of the Chamber of Commerce, then Liu Hao might only have to cry.
Although the Cen family is one of the best in Luoyang, the Cen family is low-key, and its strength is really not enough compared with those old families, which is why Liu Hao is relieved to let the Cen family participate. Besides, decades later, the power of the Cen family fell on Cen Shen, the little Zhengtai, and Liu Hao had nothing to worry about.
A businessman elder of the Cen family was elected as the president by everyone, and the other elders were also elected by everyone. The address of the Chamber of Commerce is located in an antique small building not far from heaven and earth, which is contributed by the Cen family for free, and the big family is the domineering of the big family.
During the meal, the people were so shocked by all kinds of dishes that they had never seen before in heaven and on earth that they were speechless. Liu Hao took out the more famous recipes he wrote when he was bored, and to be honest, he had never eaten many of them.
Liu Hao handed over the recipe to the Cen family: "This is a gift from my Liu family to all the merchants who open restaurants and restaurants." β
As soon as his words came out, not only everyone, but even Xiaoyaozi, who came to give Liu Hao a strong breath, pulled Liu Hao and whispered: "Uncle Shi is so big!" This has given great benefit to others for nothing! β
Liu Hao smiled, what is this, he has already picked out those signature dishes that are not easy to imitate, and in the future, the customer base of heaven and earth will face the high-level and wealthy families of the Tang Dynasty, and Liu Hao has no energy to operate those small dishes, and it is better to send them out for favors if they are rotten in his own hands. Moreover, in a few years, Liu Hao will organize people to go to sea. Think of the gems everywhere in South America, the big silver mines in Japan, and the gold in Southeast Asia.
Now Liu Hao wants to tie these people firmly to his warship. Ancient merchants had a low status and had no say at all. But these people also have a lot of wealth in their hands, and they are a force to be reckoned with at all times. Liu Hao and these people are twisted into a rope, and in the future, whether it is the reform of the Tang Dynasty or the struggle with the family, it can play a great role. Even if there was a conflict with Tang Xuanzong, Liu Hao could sit on their boat and calmly go to sea to escape.
After waiting for the sake of alcohol, almost all merchants asked for the right to burn the knife. Liu Hao didn't agree to any of them, he would never spread the method of steaming wine and the practice of braised meat, which was the foundation of Liu Hao's foothold.
Liu Hao looked at the fanatical eyes of everyone, took out the imperial gold medal and lit up: "This wine has been purchased by the imperial court as a commodity to exchange military horses with the grassland tribes. If you have a caravan to trade with the grassland, you might as well exchange more horses for it, and the court will buy it at a high price. β
Everyone stopped talking when they saw the royal gold medal, and a few people who said cool things hurriedly apologized. They all saw the demise of the Shi family, and several families became slaves with a slap, who would dare to touch Liu Hao's moldy head? However, the proposal to exchange horses was approved by several caravans, and one by one they patted their chests and promised to change as many horses as possible to enhance the combat effectiveness of the Tang cavalry, so that it would be safer for them to go out to trade.
In the afternoon, Liu Hao and Lu Yue rode out of the city. I found a vacant lot near the Laojun Temple, which is sparsely populated and close to the mountains and rivers.
Lu Yue said with a smile: "If the military workshop is built here, it is more than 20 miles away from the city, once there is a situation, the cavalry will arrive instantly, and it is quite close to the Laojun Temple, in case something happens, you can also ask the Taoist for help." β
Xiaoyaozi also continued: "Yes, if a high wall is built on the mountain, the security problem will be greatly improved. β
Yan Zhenqing asked Liu Hao: "What should I do about the security here?" β
Liu Hao pointed at Lu Yue and said: "It's him, I'll go to Zhechong Mansion to ask for someone in a while, he has hundreds of people under him now, and he just stays here, which is also convenient for me to test the method of military training." β
When Lu Yue heard this, he glared at his eyes and said, "Let a certain stay in this place where birds don't?" It doesn't matter if so, it's just that when the time comes, the kiln sisters in all the brothels in Luoyang City will find you Liu Jialang desperately, don't blame me for not reminding you. β
I've seen shameless, but it's really the first time I've seen Lu Yue like this. Liu Hao sighed and said, "Brother Lu, as a soldier of the Tang Dynasty, can't he stabilize the focus?" β
Without waiting for Lu Yue to answer, Xiao Shiyi Lang patted his horse and came to Lu Yue's side: "Yes, yes, Brother Lu, as a Tang soldier, should have the appearance of a Tang Dynasty soldier." After speaking, he lowered his voice and asked Lu Yue: "I don't know where Brother Lu often goes?" Is there anything outstanding? I just happened to taste itγ»γ»γ»γ»γ»γ»"
Lu Yue also lowered his voice: "I don't know what kind of Brother Xiao likes?" Brother Xiao, can you also introduce the brilliant kiln sister? It's better to verify it. There is a kiln sister in Wanhualou, that breast... β
"Oh? Brother Lu quickly said what the specific name is, hey, I like the big breasts, and it is comfortable to the touch and refreshing. By the way, there is a kiln sister in Yihong Courtyard, whose skin is as white as a dumpling, and it is so slippery that people can't lie on itγ»γ»γ»γ»γ»γ»"
Liu Hao found that Xiao Shiyilang's goods actually started to drool, can you get face? If his uncle, who is the prime minister, sees it, I don't know if there will be a righteous killing of relatives.
Liu Hao looked around and found that a group of people were listening with their ears up, and even Xiaoyaozi looked fascinated, did he want to exorcise evil spirits for that group of kiln sisters?
At this time, Chen Shimei came to the front: "I don't know which family has that kind of elderly kiln sister, hehe... β
"Huh?" The crowd was petrified in an instant.
Chen Shimei's stuffy donkey's taste is really peculiar, and she actually likes mature women. Everyone was stunned for a long time and then laughed, Xiao Shiyi Lang laughed so much that he almost fell off the horse, Chen Shimei didn't show anything, and continued to consult the content just now without blushing and heartbeat, and looked serious as if he was asking some kind of serious question.
Xiaoyaozi pointed at Chen Shimei and said to Liu Hao with a smile: "I didn't expect that the Chen family's eldest man has such a simple heart, and he is indifferent to the cynicism of others. β
It's been a day, and this taste is still simple, and Xiaoyaozi is becoming more and more improper. However, his words gave Liu Hao a reminder that Chen Shimei really doesn't seem to care what others say about him, and what he wants to do can always be done, without being affected by others in the slightest. Perhaps the task of exchanging military horses in the grassland is just right for him to do.
When it was almost dark, I finally rushed back to the city. As soon as he entered the backyard, Doudou glared and asked Liu Hao, "Where did you go to play?" Don't come back for a day, huh! Around! Take him down and hit the forty boards! β